as a network administrator, how do I limit youtube bandwidth usage? is there a way?

Answer 1

I'm guessing you haven't been a network administrator for very long.

Answer 2

If you have a router implemented in your network, it may be possible. It depends on what kind of router you have; most of them only let you block certain web sites or IP addresses altogether, not limit them.

I have a Linksys router, and it allows you to set the bandwidth priority of certain PCs. If there is one specific PC accessing YouTube, you may be able to set it to have a low bandwidth priority, meaning that if there are other users on the network generating traffic, the YouTube computer will get less bandwidth automatically so everyone else's network performance doesn't suffer.

Answer 3

I know you are looking for site or IP specific bandwidth throttling, but I think what people will tell you is just block youtube altogether! That's what I would do. Youtube and work don't mix! Not even a little bit.

I'm sure Cisco and other higher quality routers can block or throttle traffic based on IP or even domain.

Answer 4

as an administrator you have all the authority to shorten the bandwidth usage or blocking some sites. Or you have the overall control. Configure the policies in the server that preventing this sites to open. it is easy to implement this policy if your network(LAN) is in client-server set-up. coz you do not want to configure each unit in your network just by the server you can implement it to all unit or you can select what unit is needed this kind of policy...not like in peer-to-peer set-up you need to configure the policy to each unit(hastle)....

Answer 5

Block it, as already suggested. Do you want people to wait LONGER doing nothing for their videos to download or start?

Answer 6

stuart quit being a troll and answer the question. he might be like me where he is the closest thing that his company has.